Caring beyond the clinic ?
Supporting lives in the community.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $74,****** - $104,****** per anum + superannuation + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ******
Location: Bulahdelah Community Health Service
Applications Close: Monday 12th January ****
Where you'll be working
Bulahdelah Community Health Service provides high-quality, community-based healthcare to support people across the local region.
You will be working within a team-oriented, multidisciplinary team that includes Palliative Care, Nurse Led Clinic, Wound Management, Child and Family Health Nursing, General Practitioners, and a wide range of outreach services.
These outreach services include Continence, Diabetes Education, Dietetics, Aged Care, Paediatric Speech Therapy, Paediatric Physiotherapy, Paediatric Occupational Therapy, Child and Family Counselling, Mental Health, and Women?
s Health.
This integrated approach ensures holistic, patient-centred care that meets the diverse needs of the community.
What you'll be doing
As a Community Registered Nurse, you will provide a high standard of person-centred care to clients requiring wound management and palliative care support.
Care will be delivered across both clinic-based settings and in patients?
homes, ensuring flexible and responsive service delivery.
You will apply evidence-based practice and critical thinking to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans.
Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to improving patient outcomes while supporting patients and families through complex and often sensitive care needs.
This position is supported by the Nurse Unit Manager, with additional specialty support provided by the Wound Management Specialist and Clinical Nurse Educator.
Education and training opportunities will be encouraged and supported where they align with the core business of the Community Nursing Team.
About you
We are seeking an experienced, competent and self-motivated Registered Nurse who is committed to delivering high-quality community-based care.
You will be a strong team player who values collaboration and demonstrates professionalism in all aspects of practice.
You will bring:




Demonstrated experience in wound care and/or palliative care
A person-centred approach to nursing practice
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
The ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team
A commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development
If you are passionate about community nursing and making a meaningful difference in patients?
lives, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
What we can offer you
AtHunter New England Healthenjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations.
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
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Proximity to shopping and other services
6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
Salary packaging options- up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
Fitness Passportfor health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional Information
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.




Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health?
s commitment to implementingthe Child Safe Standards.We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care.
All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).
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This is a Category A position.
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance withNSW Health policy directivePD****_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor Category A positions prior to offer.All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging:is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay!
Salarypackagea range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt.
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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.
Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community.
We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitmentprocessplease let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process.
We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience.
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